Magikarp
#129 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Magikarp
The best moves for Magikarp are Splash and Struggle when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Splash and Return deal the most damage per turn.
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Magikarp family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Magikarp evolves into Gyarados for 400 Candy, then temporarily into Mega Gyarados.
- Evolving Mega Gyarados costs 300 Mega Energy the first time. Doing it again during the rest period that follows costs up to 60 Mega Energy, and less at higher Mega Levels.
Game images
Magikarp, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Magikarp is a Water Pokémon. It is weak to Grass and Electric moves. Magikarp's best moveset is Splash & Struggle and it has a Max CP of 310. Magikarp evolves into Gyarados.
About
"Magikarp is a pathetic excuse for a Pokémon that is only capable of flopping and splashing. This behavior prompted scientists to undertake research into it."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Splash | 0 | 0 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
| Struggle | 35 | – | – |
| Max Move | Lv 1 | Lv 2 | Lv 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Geyser from Splash | 250 | 300 | 350 |
| Max Guard shield HP | 20 | 40 | 60 |
| Max Spirit heal, % of max HP | 8% | 12% | 16% |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Splash
0 DPS
|
Struggle
17.5 DPS
|
1.9 | 100% |
|
Splash
0 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
1.4 | 73% |
|
Splash
0 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
0.7 | 36% |
Counters & Raids
Top Magikarp counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Magikarp Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.04
- 2 0.04
- 3 0.04
- 4 0.04
- 5 0.04
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Raichu Y with Thunder Shock and Zap Cannon+.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
29 |
| Defense |
|
85 |
| Stamina |
|
85 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 79 |
| Level 50 | 84 |
Average size
| Height | 0.9 m |
| Weight | 10 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 10,000 |
| Candy | 25 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 1,000 |
| Candy | 1 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
117 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
157 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
235 |
|
Level 40 |
274 |
|
Level 50 |
310 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 196 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 255 |